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Veronica Blackburn

Burleigh Waters,QLD

Summary

Seasoned educator with a track record of fostering student achievement and classroom discipline at Brisbane Catholic Education. Excelled in creating engaging lesson plans and building strong relationships, enhancing organizational growth. Renowned for clear communication and effective lesson implementation, consistently receiving high referrals for performance. Skilled in classroom behavior management and risk management awareness.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Relief Teacher

Brisbane Catholic Educatiion
Burleigh Waters, QLD
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed classroom environments to ensure a safe and productive learning experience.
  • Developed and enforced behavioral management plans.
  • Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
  • Provided classroom instruction following regular teacher's lesson plans.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted mutual respect.
  • Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
  • Prepared and delivered instructional materials suited to varied learning levels.
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.

Teacher

Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane , QLD
01.2004 - 06.2022
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
  • Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.

Teacher

Parramatta Archdiocese
Windor, NSW
01.2002 - 12.2003

Teacher

NSW Department of Education
Sydney, NSW
01.1979 - 12.2001

Education

Diploma of Education - Mathematics Education

Sydney Teachers College
Sydney, NSW
11-1978

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
11-1978

Skills

  • Discipline
  • Classroom Behavior Management
  • Risk Management Awareness
  • Effective Lesson Implementation
  • Organizational growth
  • Clear Communication Skills
  • Group instruction
  • Activity management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Relationship building and management

Timeline

Casual Relief Teacher

Brisbane Catholic Educatiion
01.2023 - Current

Teacher

Brisbane Catholic Education
01.2004 - 06.2022

Teacher

Parramatta Archdiocese
01.2002 - 12.2003

Teacher

NSW Department of Education
01.1979 - 12.2001

Diploma of Education - Mathematics Education

Sydney Teachers College

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

University of Sydney

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